Phlebotomist II

Position Title: Phlebotomist II

Work Location: 2101 Medical Park Drive, Silver Spring, MD

Assignment Duration: 3-Month

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for performing blood draws and supporting lab operations, including troubleshooting, training, and workflow recommendations in a primary care (IOP) setting.

• Coverage for FMLA at a Primary Care IOP (doctor's office)
• Potential for extension or conversion

• Perform blood draws, label specimens, centrifuge, and process samples
• Record maintenance data and perform decontamination procedures
• Collect and store specimens according to established protocols
• Clearly explain venipuncture and specimen collection procedures to patients
• Demonstrate proper techniques using straight and butterfly needles
• Review and understand physician orders
• Match laboratory requisitions with specimen tubes
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required
• Ensure accuracy of test requisitions and labels
• Package specimens for transport
• Maintain proper specimen storage conditions and transport protocols
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend required training sessions
• Handle phone inquiries and communicate lab results
• Draw blood, process specimens, enter physician orders, and manage supply ordering

• Valid Phlebotomy certification (as required by state)
• Minimum 6 months of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced lab or hospital
• 2-4 years of overall experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Phlebotomy
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  
  
  
  
• Comfortable working independently and handling hard sticks

• Standing for most of the shift (with lunch break)
• Small primary care doctor's office (IOP setting)
• Working independently
• First two weeks training at:
  
  
  
  • Linthicum, MD
  • Baltimore Ave PSC / Laurel, MD
  
  
  
  

• Full-time: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
• Daily draws: ~20 patients (teenagers, adults, geriatrics)
• Work environment: Supportive but requires strong attendance and professionalism
• Required: Color vision screening
• Vaccines: MMR, TB, Hepatitis B (can be declined)
• Candidates must be local to DC Metro area (Silver Spring, Laurel, Washington DC; Baltimore is too far)
• Must be adaptable, quick on feet, and provide excellent customer service